The UK government is considering a groundbreaking move to ban ransomware payments within the public sector, led by the Home Office. This proposal aims to prohibit entities such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, and local councils from succumbing to ransomware demands.
The UK Government has unveiled a consultation document titled "Ransomware legislative proposals: reducing payments to cyber criminals and increasing incident reporting," aimed at addressing the escalating threat of ransomware attacks. Released on January 14, 2025, the document outlines
In recent months, the threat landscape has evolved with ransomware campaigns exploiting the functionalities of Microsoft’s Office 365 platform, with two particular groups of threat actors becoming prominent. Sophos X-Ops’ Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has been actively responding to inc
The increasing vulnerability of K-12 school districts to ransomware attacks is a growing concern, and as digital tools, virtual learning platforms, and smart classroom technologies become more integral to education, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. In the
BayMark Health Services, a prominent provider of healthcare and addiction treatment, recently reported a significant data breach following a ransomware attack, severely compromising the personal information of numerous patients. BayMark, based in Texas, manages nearly 200 facilities and provides
Lubbock experienced numerous tumultuous events and transformative changes in its business landscape in 2024. These varied from scandalous controversies over imaginary plans, significant market shifts, and cyber-attacks, to closures of beloved longtime businesses. Let’s delve deeply into these p
In a significant move against cybercrime, a dual Russian and Israeli national has been charged by the United States for his role as a developer in the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Arrested in Israel and awaiting extradition, the 51-year-old is accused of building and maintaining software
